Craft CMS up to 4.13.1/5.5.1 Configuration php.ini register_argc_argv code injection

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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Craft CMS up to 4.13.1/5.5.1. Affected is an unknown function of the file php.ini of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation of the argument register_argc_argv results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-56145. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Craft CMS up to 4.13.1/5.5.1. It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file php.ini of the component Configuration Handler. The manipulation of the argument register_argc_argv with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Craft is a flexible, user-friendly CMS for creating custom digital experiences on the web and beyond. Users of affected versions are affected by this vulnerability if their php.ini configuration has `register_argc_argv` enabled. For these users an unspecified remote code execution vector is present. Users are advised to update to version 4.13.2 or 5.5.2. Users unable to upgrade should disable `register_argc_argv` to mitigate the issue.

The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-56145 since 12/16/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

It is declared as attacked. By approaching the search of inurl:php.ini it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. This issue was added on 06/02/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 06/23/2025:

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Upgrading to version 4.13.2 or 5.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 82e893fb794d30563da296bca31379c0df0079b3 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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• Content Management System

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• Craft

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• CMS

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• 4.13.0
• 4.13.1
• 5.5.0
• 5.5.1

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• free

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